Nuclear Decommissioning Apprentice Level 2
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Abingdon, OX14 3DB
Closes in 20 days (Friday 21 February)
Posted on 23 January 2025
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Summary
Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As a Nuclear Decommissioning Apprentice, you will play a pivotal role in Identifying, responding and implementing relevant actions in the event of abnormal or emergency situations, and identify and escalate risks and issues in the work areas.
- Wage
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£20,319 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pension Scheme and Corporate bonus scheme up to 7%, except those in Year 1 who are in full time education during the given financial year.
- Training course
- Nuclear operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:15 to 16:30.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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5
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Complete national academic qualification as defined by the apprenticeship training standard
- Attend designated training provider, develop and attain a good knowledge of technical skills
- Represent the UKAEA Organisation and attend external outreach and careers events
Where you’ll work
Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
OX14 3DB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
Your training course
Nuclear operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 x GCSEs including Maths and English (grade A* - C (9 - 4))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this company
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
https://careers.ukaea.uk/current-vacancies/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Dedicated Early Careers events & team building opportunities. Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays.
After this apprenticeship
Individuals will be eligible to apply to a full-time position, the organisation often supports further training, and the role can be a gateway to further career opportunities in more senior positions.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Early Careers Team
EarlyCareers@ukaea.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298176.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Friday 21 February)
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